Tender

Ravensbourne University London replacement Virtual Learning Environment solution.

  • Ravensbourne University London

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-020175

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03e1b3

Published 13 July 2023, 4:54pm



The closing date and time has been changed to:

23 August 2023, 5:00pm

See the change notice.

Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Ravensbourne University London

Penrose Way

London

SE10 OEW

Contact

Margaret Newson

Email

procurement@rave.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.rave.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70657&B=LUPC

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70657&B=LUPC

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Ravensbourne University London replacement Virtual Learning Environment solution.

Reference number

Ref: ITPR110B

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 48190000 - Educational software package

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Ravensbourne University London invites tenders for the provision of a replacement Virtual Learning Environment solution.

The project intends to retire, archive, and migrate active content data from the existing VLE system as part of introducing a new VLE solution.

The University requires a cloud-hosted, Software as a Service, solution to meet these requirements on a cost beneficial basis.

The VLE solution will need to integrate with several other key University systems, primarily the student record system SITS.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £523,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48190000 - Educational software package
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Ravensbourne University London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Ravensbourne University London hereby invites tenders for the provision of a replacement Virtual Learning Environment solution.

The University previously went out to tender for a new VLE in autumn 2022. However, with the development of a new growth strategy to rapidly increase our student population, as well as plans to put in place a new IT Strategy - following the appointment of a new Director of IT – it was felt prudent to end the tender exercise early in the context of such emerging change.

There is already an existing VLE in place. However, it has been decided to re-tender for a replacement service that provides an enhanced end-user experience and opportunities for product development.

The project intends to retire, archive, and migrate active content data from the existing VLE system as part of introducing a new VLE solution.

The University therefore requires a cloud-hosted, Software as a Service, solution to meet these requirements on a cost beneficial basis.

The VLE solution will need to integrate with several other key University systems, primarily Tribal SITS, the student record system and Turnitin (for coursework submission).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £523,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Possible extension of 24 months dependent on future requirements of University.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

As per procurement documents.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Originally published as:

Date

14 August 2023

Local time

12:00pm

Changed to:

Date

23 August 2023

Local time

5:00pm

See the change notice.

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 26 September 2023

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

14 August 2023

Local time

12:00pm

Place

Via e tendering portal only.


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

London

Country

United Kingdom